Eurolines President speaks at Copenhagen
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By opting for Eurolines instead of plane or car, you can reduce your carbon footprint by approximately 80%. This is exactly the scale of reduction Scientists are telling us to make.
The chart below has examples of typical European journeys and the carbon generated by different modes of transport. Each Eurolines coach emits around 20gCO2 per passenger kilometre - based on a loading of 38 passengers per journey.
Journey
Modes of transport (kgCO2/pass journey)*
Aeroplane
Car
(Eurotunnel)
Car
(Ferry)
Coach (Eurotunnel)
Coach (ferry)
London to Paris
37
44
42
14
11
London to Amsterdam
40
54
15
12
12
Copenhagen to Hamburg
19
n/a
30
n/a
7.1
Vienna to Prague
30
38
38
8.3
8.3
*Data from Ecometrica
This clearly shows that by choosing coach, travellers can make a huge net saving in greenhouse gas emissions. In the low carbon economy Eurolines believes it should be able to trade the net carbon savings to further invest in its services.
John Gilbert, President of Eurolines, said: “Moving forward we see a far bigger role for the coach throughout Europe. We know it is the greenest mode of public transport but most people don’t. To meet each individual country’s carbon targets following the summit, this must change.”
“A lot of work is being done to promote electric cars but they are severely limited in the distance they can travel. The coach network can support electric cars as it will allow people to use public transport when travelling long distances and cars when travelling locally. These simple steps will allow everyone to lower their carbon footprint without dramatically changing their lifestyle.”
Using the coach is not only better for the environment; with Eurolines it is also an affordable way to travel to over 500 destinations in Europe, plus customers can buy a single ticket for their journey and travel across multiple countries.
Eurolines members offer the most competitive fares with no hidden extras. Sea crossings, travel taxes and road tolls are all included in the price – what you see is what you pay. Most Eurolines services bring you directly to the city centre, with no need to pay expensive transfers.
Eurolines is working in partnership with the International Road Transport Union’s Smart Move campaign to promote green and safe travel in Europe.
President of Eurolines, John Gilbert will be available for comment at the Eurolines Green Coach located at the Corner of Artillerivej/Lossepladsvej, Artillerivej 154 2300 K
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